Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49) (POLYCARBOPHIL - UNII:W25LM17A4W)
REMEDYREPACK INC.
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg
OTC DRUG
OTC monograph not final
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 MG- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 MG TABLET REMEDYREPACK INC. _Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they_ _comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies._ ---------- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 MG _DRUG FACTS_ _ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)_ Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg) _PURPOSE_ Bulk-Forming Laxative _USES_ relieves occasional constipation generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours _WARNINGS_ CHOKING: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cuase choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. DO NOT USE longer than one week ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF you have rectal bleeding you fail to have a bowel movement after using this prodcut These could be signs of a serious condition. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. _DRUG FACTS _continued on back of label _DIRECTIONS_ take caplets with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this prodcut without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. take dose up to 4 times daily do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours ADULTS & CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OVER: 2 caplets CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS: ask a doctor _OTHER INFORMATION_ EACH CAPLET CONTAINS: calcium 140 mg store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) do not refrigerate protect from humidity _IN Read the complete document